Official Site of Man U · Jun 17, 2022
Beckham: United fans got me through World Cup hell
The iconic footballer stars in the latest episode of Gary Neville’s acclaimed interview show The Overlap, where the pair talk about Becks’ international career at length.
David went on to captain his country, earning 115 caps, which makes him England’s third-highest appearance-maker.
But before he became a national idol, there were dark days: namely his sending-off against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup.
In the interview, Beckham recalls the massive abuse he got from the press and opposition fans throughout the subsequent months, and admits that Sir Alex Ferguson’s help and the backing of the Red Army got him through the ordeal.